Walter Iooss Jr.'s Best NFL Photos

Walter Iooss Jr.'s Best NFL Photos

1962

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The Colts' Jimmy Orr beats tight coverage for a touchdown catch against the 49ers.

1964

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Cleveland Browns running back Jim Brown carries ball in 1964 NFL Championship win over the Baltimore Colts in December 1964.

1966

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton in action vs. the Baltimore Colts.

1969

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Broadway Joe offered reporters, including Brent Musburger (left), a guarantee: the underdog Jets would shock 18-point favorite Baltimore in Super Bowl III.

1970

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Roger Staubach throws a jump pass against Minnesota in an October 1970 matchup.

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Hall of Fame running back Gale Sayers in a Chicago Bears game against the Detroit Lions.

1970

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Kansas City Chiefs coach Hank Stram is carried off the field after a Super Bowl IV victory over the Minnesota Vikings in January 1970.

1971

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The Colts' margin of victory over the Cowboys in Super Bowl V was provided by Jim O'Brien on this field goal.

1971

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Baltimore's Tom Goode (54) and Glenn Ressler (62) watch as a 32-yard, game-winning field goal by teammate Jim O'Brien goes through the uprights in Super Bowl V against the Dallas Cowboys, in January 1971.

1973

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Miami Dolphins fullback Larry Csonka charges up the middle against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII, in January 1973.

1973

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese pitches the ball during Super Bowl VII against the Washington Redskins in January 1973.

1973

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The Dolphins' Manny Fernandez (75) pursues Redskins quarterback Billy Kilmer in Super Bowl VII.

1973

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The Mayhem of football took a toll on the hands of Steelers defensive end L.C. Greenwood.

1976

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Lydell Mitchell of the Colts finds yardage tough to come by against Jack Lambert of the Pittsburgh Steelers in a December 1976 contest.

1976

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Ken Anderson passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers in an October 1976 game.

1976

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Green Bay Packers running back Chuck Mercein carries the ball against the Los Angeles Rams in December 1967.

1979

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Pittsburgh Steelers wideout John Stallworth eludes Dallas defenders during Super Bowl XIII in 1979.

1980

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Pittsburgh middle linebacker Jack Lambert gets ready to inflict damage on the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl XIV. His fourth-quarter interception helped seal the victory for the Steelers.

1980

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Pittsburgh Steelers QB Terry Bradshaw celebrates after defeating the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl XIV at the Rose Bowl in January 1980.

1982

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Dwight Clark's last-minute catch beat the Cowboys and put the 49ers in the Super Bowl.

1983

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The Chargers' Mike Williams got up high to cover Dolphins tight end Bruce Hardy, who went even higher for this catch.

1985

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Dan Marino absorbs a big hit from San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Gary Johnson in Super Bowl XIX, in 1985.

1986

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The Bears' Reggie Phillips returned this interception for a touchdown in Chicago's rout of the Patriots in Super Bowl XX.

1986

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Chicago defensive tackle William "Refrigerator" Perry spikes the ball after running for a touchdown in Super Bowl XX vs. the New England Patriots.

1987

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George Martin wallops John Elway during a January 1987 New York Giants-Denver Broncos game.

1989

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San Francisco 49ers wideout Jerry Rice stretches to catch a pass with one hand against the Cincinnati Bengals in January 1989.

1989

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Michael Carter attempts to pull down Cincinnati quarterback Boomer Esiason in Super Bowl XXIII in January 1989.

1990

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana scans the field during a January 1990 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings at Candlestick.

1991

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Buffalo Bills kicker Scott Norwood sends his game-winning field goal attempt wide right, securing the New York Giants' 20-19 victory in Super Bowl XXV in January 1991.

1992

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Art Monk appears to catch a touchdown pass over the head of Buffalo Bills cornerback Kirby Jackson in Super Bowl XXVI in January 1992. It was the first time a touchdown was overturned by instant replay in a Super Bowl, although the Redskins went on to win 37-24.

1993

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Thomas Everett of the Cowboys makes an interception against Buffalo in Super Bowl XXVII, in Pasadena in January 1993.

2001

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Baltimore's Jermaine Lewis returns a kickoff for a touchdown against the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXXV in January 2001.

2005

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in action vs. the Philadelphia Eagles in 2005 at Super Bowl XXXIX.

2006

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre walks off the field at Lambeau in October 2006.

2013

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Ray Rice hurdles a teammates during the Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl XLVII victory over the San Francisco 49ers in New Orleans in 2013.

2014

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Michael Bennett of the Seahawks forces a Peyton Manning fumble in Super Bowl XLVIII in New Jersey.